IDF weighs return to Gaza fighting pending Iran ceasefire, UAE worked with Mossad during Iran war

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Iran retains access to majority of missile launch sites, US intelligence shows

REPORT
A symbolic mockup of an Iranian missile is displayed, amid a ceasefire between U.S. and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 27, 2026.
Mossad chief David Barnea attends a ceremony held at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum in Jerusalem, as Israel marks the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day. May 5, 2024.
PALESTINIANS INSPECT the site of an Israeli airstrike on houses, at the Shati refugee camp in Gaza City, on May 9, 2026.

Netanyahu's Iran expectations are 'far from reality,' former PM Ehud Barak says

Former prime minister Ehud Barak attends a conference held by the Movement for Quality Government in Tel Aviv, January 28, 2026.
NAFTALI BENNET at the Western Wall, May 13, 2026.

Can Naftali Bennett win Israel without belonging to anyone?

ANALYSIS
(Illustrative) IDF soldiers are seen traversing northern Gaza rubble during Operation Brave Heart, the operation to rescue the body of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, January 26, 2026.

IDF preparing plan to return to Gaza fighting, depending on Iran ceasefire deal

IDF testing counter-drone technologies ahead of security meeting on rising drone threat

Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, April 22, 2026.

Chinese supertanker breaks through US-Iran war blockade in Hormuz

US President Donald Trump speaks during a Military Mother's Day Event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 6, 2026.

Israel concerned potential Trump-Iran deal may come with unwanted concessions

REPORT
Boats taking part in a humanitarian flotilla depart for Gaza from Barcelona, Spain, April 12, 2026.

Activist flotilla to resume journey to Gaza after leaders detained, deported

Iranian Kurdish fighters from the Kurdistan Freedom Party, known as PAK take part in a training session at a base on the outskirts of Erbil, Iraq February 12, 2026.

Stolen Starlink video fake ‘propaganda’ spread by monarchists, Kurdish Freedom Party tells ‘Post’

 The calm surface of the ocean on a clear day.

Russian ship that sank after strange explosions reportedly carying nuclear reactors to North Korea

David Wecht campaigning for Pennsylvania Supreme Court in 2015.

Jewish Pennsylvania judge leaves Democratic Party citing ‘disturbingly common’ antisemitism

Winners for life 2026: “Hasidut Be-Class” takes the stage in Jerusalem

In Collab
Eli Bin, the CEO of Magen David Adom speaks at the concert "Winners for Life" in Caesarea

Mossad chief, Shin Bet head visited UAE to coordinate during Operation Roaring Lion

REPORT

Bennett will overtake Netanyahu if Eisenkot joins merger, poll shows

POLL
Mossad chief David Barnea (L) and Shin Bet chief David Zini at a Memorial Day ceremony at the Western Wall, in Jerusalem's Old City, April 20, 2026.
ANALYSIS

Haredi parties may push elections as Netanyahu loses leverage

 Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a ceremony commemorating Israel’s Remembrance Day for fallen soldiers, or Yom HaZikaron, at the Military Cemetery on Mount Herzl in Jerusalem April 21, 2026.

Global parliamentarians commit to recognizing Jerusalem's sovereignty during Knesset conference

Global parliamentarians commit to recognizing Jerusalem's sovereignty during Knesset conference

Beersheba man gets five years for sexual offenses against minors, threatening girls on WhatsApp

The New York Times building in Manhattan, New York City, pictured September 16, 2025; illustrative.

Israel slams NYT opinion article on Palestinian abuse, ignoring Oct. 7 sexual violence

The destruction caused by Hamas terrorists in Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, 2023, near the Gaza border, in southern Israel, November 21, 2023

When it comes to Oct. 7, the New York Times prefers baseless claims over actual reports

EDITORIAL
A man paints the Hezbollah flag on a board in Tyre, south Lebanon, April 14, 2026

Hezbollah plans to occupy Beirut, US ships may be in danger

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Poverty in J'lem 370

Jerusalem’s future depends on supporting small business growth

OPINION

'Only my best friend knows I’m Jewish’: French Jewish teens tell US ambassador of hidden identity

One in 10 successful candidates in UK local elections elected on Gaza-related or Muslim issues

US Ambassador to France Charles Kushner stands with two members of Chabbad in his Paris residence.

HRF files complaint against German prosecutor over dismissed charges against IDF soldier

(Illustrative) IDF soldiers are seen traversing northern Gaza rubble during Operation Brave Heart, the operation to rescue the body of St.-Sgt.-Maj. Ran Gvili, January 26, 2026.
WATCH

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A march against antisemitism in Leeds, UK.

Second assailant arrested in connection to vicious assault at DePaul University

Iraq downplays reports of ‘secret’ Israeli base, while sending troops to find it

ANALYSIS

Saudi Arabia launched secret attacks on Iran during Operation Epic Fury

A member of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) rides in a military vehicle next to a flag during a parade marking the eighth anniversary of defeating Islamic State militants, in Baghdad, Iraq December 10, 2025.

Hezbollah planning to occupy Beirut, push out hopes of normalization with Israel

 Spotify

Pro-Iran hackers claim cyberattack on Spotify, cite ‘revenge’ for Khamenei's killing

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah and an Iranian opposition figure, attends a press conference at the House of the 'Bundespressekonferenz' in Berlin, Germany, April 23, 2026.

‘You cannot have it both ways’: Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi urges US to back regime change in Iran

Oct. 7 sexual violence was patterned, documented, prosecutable, new report argues

UAE deepens economic ties with Damascus, eyes major investment in Syria's postwar reconstruction

View of the damage caused by Hezbollah in Kibbutz Manara, on the Israeli border with Lebanon, December 2, 2024.

US returns two rare, ancient coins to Israel following joint antiquities theft investigation

Hasmonean-era coin depicted the seven-branched menorah (L) and silver tetradrachm minted in Ashkelon during the Persian period (R) which were returned to Israel from the United States earlier this week, May 13, 2026.
OPINION

The strategic logic behind Trump’s Middle East unpredictability

US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, May 11, 2026.
ByMICAH HALPERN
OPINION

Jerusalem Day: The Israeli capital's eternal bond with the Jewish people

ByRABBI SHMUEL RABINOWITZ

IDF uses robots to advance beyond Lebanon’s Litani River, FPV drones continue challenging military

IDF to establish haredi-manned suicide drone factory, aiming to counter Hezbollah threat

REPORT
Soldiers from the IDF's Golani Brigade operating near Lebanon's Litani River, published May 12, 2026.

Israeli defense-tech company secures $10.7 million contract with US to supply AI-powered system

West African Soldiers from Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast and Niger attend the closing ceremony of the U.S. sponsored Flintlock exercises at the site of the new French-backed international counter-terrorism academy in Jacqueville, Ivory Coast

Mer Group signs deal with West African country

Shenyang J-16, Chengdu J-20 and Shenyang J-35 fighter jets fly in a formation past a Chinese national flag during a flyover rehearsal ahead of a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, August 24, 2025.

China's free ride: How Beijing turned the Middle East war into a military laboratory - opinion

OPINION

Chaos erupts at Philippine Senate as gunshots ring out during attempted arrest

Arkia to add flights to Saigon, expanding Vietnam operations

General view of the Filipino flag and the Senate of the Philippines official logo, at the Senate of the Philippines, before the State of the Nation Address SONA 2024.

Trump arrives in Beijing for first US presidential visit in nearly a decade

US President Donald Trump participates in an arrival ceremony at Beijing Capital International Airport during his visit to the country, in Beijing, China, May 13, 2026.

Israeli deputy PM calls on Romania to move embassy to Jerusalem

ISRAEL'S JUSTICE Minister Yariv Levin addresses a joint session of Romania's Chamber of Deputies and Senate in Bucharest on May 13, 2026.

Trump says stopping Iran's nuclear program outweighs Americans' economic pain

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press, ahead of departing the White House for Joint Base Andrews en route to Beijing, China, in Washington, DC, US, May 12, 2026.

From Tel Aviv to New York: Arkia’s transatlantic push fuels global growth

Arkia Airlines decided to offer New York-bound travelers an affordable solution.

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Amchaye Health Retreat

Reichman University launches RiseApp to strengthen Jewish communities worldwide

“RiseApp aims to create a digital home that strengthens connection, reliable information, and resilience within Jewish communities worldwide.”

Meta employees launch protest against mouse-tracking tech at US offices

Polymarket scandal: Indicted Air Force officer claims 'entire IAF is involved in gambling'

(ILLUSTRATIVE) A logo of Meta AI sits outside the Meta House on the opening day of the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2025.
REPORT

Approximately 2 million jobs lost in Iran due to war as internet blackout enters fourth month

An Iranian woman walks next to an anti-Israeli mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, May 11, 2026.
OPINION

Forget the model wars, the real AI challenge is orchestration

Artificial Intelligence.
ByYAIR GRINDLINGER

Open-AI Chief Sam Altman to testify in Elon Musk trial

Suspected oil spill seen on satellite images near Iran's Kharg Island export hub, Iran denies

Japan wildfires burn for fifth day, forcing mass evacuations in Otsuchi

A satellite image shows likely oil spill covering dozens of square kilometers near Iran's Kharg Island, May 6, 2026.

Breathing life into buildings: Israelis develop better ways to prevent indoor air pollution

(From L) Avi Freidman, Ariela Solomon, and Yael Maoz at the site of the future Galilee Eco Center, this year.

Galilee Eco Center: regenerative agriculture, healing in the Galilee

AFTER A 16-HOUR journey from Tel Aviv, I encountered an unexpected California winter, where ancient pines in the Sierra Nevada stood heavy with snow between January storms.

The saline blueprint: Can saving the Dead Sea reshape Middle East diplomacy?

FEATURE

Magen David Adom announces new mental health emergency response unit

WhatsApp co-founder gives Shaare Zedek $200m in record Israeli hospital donation

Magen David Adom staff members work at the emergency dispatch center in Ramla, central Israel, March 6, 2026.

Reservists Party launches national PTSD recovery plan for those impacted by war, October 7

CDC classifies hantavirus outbreak to 'level 3' of emergency activation

STUDY

Taking too many medications may harm older adults, study warns

A fourth-generation calling: Dr. Emily Steier's aliyah journey to Jerusalem in wartime

Promoting Diaspora aliyah will never succeed through anger

OPINION
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Hundreds of European doctors hoping to make aliyah attend MedEx conference

Nefesh B’Nefesh co-founders and Aliyah Minister Ofir Sofer

The Maccabiah Games’ crucial role in shaping Zionism and aliyah

No. 38: Larry Frank playing for Vanderbilt University.
JERUSALEM REPORT

Aliyah under fire: The new immigrants who chose Israel despite war and uncertainty

Nearly 20,000 new immigrants have arrived in Israel since last Passover.

It’s all about timing! 2026 is a rare opportunity window for Tel Aviv real estate

Four buildings, one home: A new way to live in north Tel Aviv

The INFINITY Project.

Luria: A Jerusalem-inspired project with modern boutique design

Prime Jerusalem lets Jews worldwide own a luxury home in the heart of Jerusalem.

Prime Jerusalem – the next home for the Jews of the world in the capital

A landmark project - Midtown Jerusalem

Midtown Jerusalem

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 Michaela Berku: "Doing good is the best therapy."

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A man paints the Hezbollah flag on a board in Tyre, south Lebanon, April 14, 2026

Hezbollah plans to occupy Beirut, US ships may be in danger

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FBI Director Kash Patel speaks at the Justice Department, December 4, 2025; illustrative.

Democratic lawmakers grill FBI’s Kash Patel over report alleging excessive drinking

Florida plans to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center

White House ballroom funding a matter of presidential safety for US Republicans

Diaspora   

Portrait of a Young Girl by Dutch artist Toon Kelder, hanging in the home of Dutch SS collaborator Hendrik Seyffardt’s descendants.

Nazi-looted painting found in home of Dutch SS collaborator's descendants

At Abraham Foxman’s funeral, an elegy for the last generation with direct ties to the Holocaust

Renowned psychologist and Auschwitz survivor Edith Eger dies at 98

Judaism   

RUTH JOINS her mother-in-law, Naomi, in traveling to the Land of Israel, while Orpah turns back to Moab after accompanying them for a stretch. King David will descend from Ruth, and Goliath from her sister-in-law.

'From Alienation to Monarchy': Ruth and the architecture of loving-kindness

'Eishet Chayil': Who is the biblical woman of valor?

Parashat Behar-Behukotai: Quality vs quantity

Christian World   

The Armenian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem.

Armenian Quarter residents descend from genocide survivors, bishop says ahead of exclusive tours

Israel appoints new envoy to Christian world after Lebanese Jesus statue, Pizzaballa controversies

Nationwide Bible reading event marks 250 years of scripture in America

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A meat dish served at Purete

Purete: A laid-back chef restaurant near Lake Kinneret

Jerusalem Brewing Co. brings craft beer back to Israel’s capital

Piccolino: Bountiful brunch with a bonus in Jerusalem

Archaeology   

Hasmonean-era coin depicted the seven-branched menorah (L) and silver tetradrachm minted in Ashkelon during the Persian period (R) which were returned to Israel from the United States earlier this week, May 13, 2026.

US returns two rare, ancient coins to Israel following joint antiquities theft investigation

Central-Eastern Europe's oldest Neanderthal group identified by DNA taken from teeth

Eight-year-old boy visiting Ramon Crater finds over 1,700-year-old statue fragment hidden in rocks

Science   

A person holding a smartphone displaying an AI folder with icons for ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Claude, and Grok among a backdrop of greenery.

Anthropic says Claude mimicked extortion after absorbing tales of malevolent machines

"Never seen in modern history": Experts outline an El Niño that may rewrite climate records

New research reveals: Well-being peaks at age 47

Culture   

BDS FASHION statement: Anti-Israel earrings worn in London.

Cultural boycott surge: Israeli artists cut off from global stage after October 7

'Melodies of Hope': Days of Jewish Music festival dives into Jewish music’s diversity

Israeli artists unite across communities to support lone soldiers in new exhibition

History   

 Adolf Eichmann, pictured in 1941/1942, in his SS uniform. Eichmann fled to Argentina in 1950 before being captured by the Mossad in 1960.

On this day: Adolf Eichmann captured in Argentina by Mossad

DNA analysis identifies four more members of John Franklin's lost Arctic expedition

Divers find wreck of Coast Guard ship torpedoed by Germans, US’ largest naval loss of World War I

OMG   

A drone view shows an artist from the Sand In Your Eye art team putting the finishing touches to a giant sand portrait of David Attenborough to mark the conservationist's 100th birthday, on the beach in Morecambe, Britain, May 6, 2026.

British broadcaster David Attenborough turns 100, notable for not joining anti-Israel boycotts

Licked it and put it back—in Singapore: French student’s costly mistake

Thessaloniki: Man sleeps in trash bin, saved seconds before being crushed by trash comapctor

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Cellcom TV and Shortical  are launching the micro–drama category

The new format of Cellcom TV: Series of two minutes

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Rabbi Kalman Ber, Ashkenazic Chief Rabbi of Israel with Eduard Shyfrin, businessman, mathematician, and Kabbalah scholar

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